"Ter Stegen, 33, leaves Barça in search of regular first team football after falling behind Joan García in the pecking order at Spotify Camp Nou. The final decision was taken by the player last week, when it became increasingly clear he would not get game time at Barça when he was left on the bench for the Copa del Rey win over Racing Santander."
"After returning from a back injury in December, it is essential that Ter Stegen plays between now and the end of the season as he seeks to book his place in Germany's World Cup squad this summer. The move to Girona not only provides him with that possibility, but also enables him to stay close to his children in Barcelona, sources explained, with Girona just 100km north of the Catalan capital."
Marc-André ter Stegen has joined Girona on loan until the end of the season after losing the Barcelona starting spot to Joan García. The 33-year-old decided to leave when it became clear he would not get game time, having been left on the bench for the Copa del Rey win over Racing Santander. After returning from a back injury in December, he needs matches to press his claim for Germany's World Cup squad. Girona, 100km north of Barcelona, offer playing opportunities and proximity to his children. He will compete with Paulo Gazzaniga and joins a side that has won four of its last five LaLiga games.
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